Good evening everyone, today I am coming to talk to you about Video Tape Operator according to Creative skillset.
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VT Operators are sometimes called CAR Operators, Technical Runners or Tape Operators. They work in and manage the machine room and operate tape recording equipment. They make sure that the contents of tapes meet the correct technical specifications. They prepare VT machines for use by clients and Editors. They may also have to set up Avid and other editing equipment.
They make tape copies in different formats, labelling them label tapes accurately. Every frame of each project has to be labelled, using roll numbers and time-codes according to industry practice.
VT operators move media and machines around the building. They auto conform media, and may digitize media for use on Avid and other equipment. They are responsible for quality control of output media, and for quality assessment reports. They deal with conversions, digitization, transfers, and duplication of video and audio materials. They operate, patch and un-patch equipment. They manage equipment and identify faults.
Larger facilities of 50 or more staff employ a number of VT Operators, with varying degrees of experience. In smaller companies, the VT department also manages the Library system and database. In some cases, Edit Assistants’ and VT Operators’ roles may be combined.
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